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Brazen Hearts Author Services
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Editing
    • Developmental Editing
    • Line, Copy, Proof
    • Editing Bundles
  • Services
    • Editing
    • Author Coaching
    • PA Services
  • Clients & Testimonials
  • Contact Us

Developmental Editing

Submission Process

Let's elevate your story!

Developmental Editing

Developmental editing is a crucial step in the professional editing process and should be completed before line and/or copy editing. This is where we cut the cra—filler (because your words are never crap), flesh out the important details you may have skimped on, and make sure your story doesn't have plot bunnies running amok.


We will do a deep dive into the story structure, pacing, character development, external plot, story impact, inconsistencies, and overall cohesiveness. Did you hit the mark you were aiming for? Did you maybe go overboard and become repetitive? Answer all the important questions? Dig all the right holes and then fill them in properly? Did you inflict the emotional damage or provide the levity you were hoping for? Is your story a rom-com or does it merely have humor? Does it warrant that "dark romance" label you gave it? Let's find out! 

Process: We will leave in-line comments in your Microsoft Word document and provide a detailed editorial letter with our analysis. 


Follow-up: Up to three targeted post-edit re-reads with feedback. As well as open communication via email (or a phone call if needed) to address additional questions. 


Cost: $0.009/word


**If you feel your book needs a full re-read post rewrites, this can be booked for an additional fee**

Let's Talk Availability!

Looking for more than a developmental editing?

Brazen Hearts also offers line editing, copy editing, and proofreading.

Click here for line editing, copy editing, or proofreading services
Or click here for editing bundles

Brazen Heart's Submission Process

  • Contact Brooklyn at bhauthorservices@gmail.com to discuss editing availability and to schedule your services.
  • I will happily complete a sample edit or proofread (1,500 words or less) to make sure we are a good fit and that you like my particular editing style. This sample should typically be pulled from the middle of the book to ensure we can judge the full scope of work needed, but earlier in the book will also be accepted.
  • I require a $150 nonrefundable deposit to hold your editing date on my calendar. For projects under 20,000 words, the deposit decreases to $75. This deposit goes toward your final invoice, but it is forfeited if you cancel.
  • An invoice for your remaining balance will be sent via Wave Invoicing when I begin work on your manuscript. Your balance must be paid in full before the edited version is sent back to you unless otherwise agreed upon.
  • If a payment plan is needed, please state that when booking. All payment plans must be worked out prior to the final invoice being sent when work begins.
  • If you need to reschedule your services, please contact me as soon as possible! I try to flexible and will do my absolute best to accommodate you, but I cannot guarantee you a spot if my calendar is booked. 
  • Please email your manuscript in Microsoft Word format the morning of (or the night before) our agreed-upon start date. Font, size, and paragraph spacing (single or double) does not matter.

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